Industry News
WA research to boost craft brewing sustainability
A new research collaboration is working to transform beer by-products into innovative food and fibre products. [ + ]
Veolia unveils AI-powered robot arm to boost recycling rates
Veolia has installed an AI-powered robot arm in a material recovery facility at its Bibra Lake Resource Recovery Park in Western Australia. [ + ]
The Arnott's Group marks 160 years
The Arnott's Group has celebrated 160 years of the iconic Arnott's biscuit brand at its Huntingwood bakery in Western Sydney. [ + ]
NSW Government committee to advise on critical minerals strategy
The first meeting of the NSW Government Critical Minerals Ministerial Advisory Committee involved experts from mining industry groups, unions and universities. [ + ]
Researchers develop robot skin with both touch and vision
Researchers in Japan have developed a soft, vision-based sensor that enables both touch and proximity sensing in robotic arms. [ + ]
NSW strategic partnership to strengthen advanced manufacturing
A partnership has been announced between the NRF, the Bradfield Development Authority and the AMRF to strengthen Australian advanced manufacturing. [ + ]
AI creates and replaces tech jobs at speed: research
Research from The University of Queensland has found that AI is creating new jobs then rapidly superseding them but has not replaced interpersonal skills. [ + ]
Latest Industry Growth Program round awards $28.7 million
Innovative small businesses that can help build manufacturing capability can share in $28.7 million from the Industry Growth Program. [ + ]
ARENA launches battery manufacturing grant program
ARENA says the $500 million BBI grant program aims to supercharge battery manufacturing in Australia. [ + ]
WA hot briquetted iron plant gets EPA approval
The EPA of Western Australia has delivered a report on the proposed Boodarie iron ore processing facility. [ + ]
Rockwell appoints Applied Robotics as AMR partner
Rockwell Automation has announced it has appointed Applied Robotics as the first South Pacific partner for OTTO Motors. [ + ]
Carbon280 launches pilot plant for hydrogen storage technology
Australian startup Carbon280 has unveiled its Hydrilite pilot plant designed to produce a safe and cost-effective method of storing and transporting hydrogen. [ + ]
ARENA supports rail charging solution for heavy mining vehicles
ARENA has announced a $9 million grant to BluVein in support of a dynamic charging technology to reduce emissions in the Australian mining sector. [ + ]
Covalent Lithium achieves first product at Kwinana
Covalent Lithium has announced that in July it produced its first battery-grade lithium hydroxide at its refinery in Kwinana, Western Australia. [ + ]
Vic Government funding 11 manufacturers for defence supply chain
The Victorian Government has awarded more than $800,000 to 11 manufacturing businesses to help them compete for defence contracts. [ + ]
